SQUARE PEG PRODUCTIONS’ LATEST PLAY IN THE ‘UNSUNG NORTHERN HEROINES’ SERIES BY ANNA CARLISLE – ON THE LIFE OF ELIZABETH BLACKWELL OF ABERDEEN.

Elizabeth Blackwell – born at the dawn of the eighteenth century, eloped from her home in Aberdeen to London with her reckless young husband and cousin Alexander. However, in no time at all, Alexander found himself in a debtors’ prison. Elizabeth, with some clever scheming and a felicitous arrangement with Sir Hans Sloane of the Chelsea Physic Garden, created and illustrated the epic publication, ‘A Curious Herbal’. It’s immediate success secured Alexander’s release from prison and became a veritable apothecaries’ bible - both in Britain and abroad - rooting Elizabeth’s name firmly and for ever within British botanical history.

Performances are outdoor, promenade and interactive: twice daily at 11am and 3pm. Wet-weather site available. Own seating permitted. Admissions: £12, £8 conc and under 5s FREE. Tickets available on performance day. For further information and group reservations, please contact the hotel directly or Square Peg Productions (www.squarepegproductions.co.uk)